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Overview |
VSU | Peninsula College | ||
| Location | Petersburg, VA | Port Angeles, WA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,648 | 1,583 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #980 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vsu.edu | pencol.edu | ||
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Costs |
VSU | Peninsula College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,540 | $3,927 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,542 | $4,407 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,544 | $16,512 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,773 | $7,491 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,498 | $7,172 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 72% |
Admission |
VSU | Peninsula College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,230 | - | ||
| Admitted | 7,384 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.7% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.85 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/17 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1030 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
VSU | Peninsula College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
VSU | Peninsula College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $30,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 28% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,500 | $15,306 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $305 | $158 |
Diversity |
VSU | Peninsula College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 87% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 7% | ||
| % International | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 10% |
Students |
VSU | Peninsula College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 9% | ||
Campus |
VSU | Peninsula College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia State University is larger than than Peninsula College based on total student enrollment (4,648 students vs. 1,583 students)
VSU vs. Peninsula College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, VSU or Peninsula College?
- Virginia State University is 41.1% more expensive to attend than Peninsula College for in-state tuition ($5,540.00 vs. $3,927.00)
- Out of state tuition is 275.4% higher at VSU than Peninsula College ($16,542.00 vs. $4,407.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Peninsula College than VSU ($7,491 vs. $15,773)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia State University are 43% lower than costs at Peninsula College ($11,544 vs. $16,512)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia State University than Peninsula College (92% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia State University students is 60.3% larger than aid received Peninsula College ($11,498 vs. $7,172)
Which college is harder to get into, VSU or Peninsula College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Peninsula College or VSU .
VSU vs. Peninsula College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, VSU or Peninsula College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Peninsula College and VSU.
- Graduates from Virginia State University earn on average $6,300 more per year than Peninsula College graduates after ten years. ($36,700 vs. $30,400)
- Peninsula College students graduate with a $14,194 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($15,306 vs. $29,500)
- Peninsula College graduates are paying $147 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($158 vs. $305)
- More Peninsula College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (37% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/